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3 Jazz players that won’t be back next season after missing play-in

By Jared Koch

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 23: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots between Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 23: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots between Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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Feb 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

3: Jordan Clarkson

Clarkson, who’s been one of the most productive players in recent years for the Jazz, could very possibly find a new home come July. While the Jazz have seemed to be reluctant to let him go in trade talks for the past few seasons, it may not be up to the Jazz this time.

Clarkson enters the offseason with a pending player option worth 14 million dollars. If this season has shown anything for Jordan Clarkson, it’s that he deserves more than that. With this, you will most likely see Clarkson decline the option.

There then becomes two questions:

  1. Will the Jazz be willing to give Jordan Clarkson the pay raise he deserves?

  2. Will Clarkson want to even return to Utah?

The answer to the first question seems to be yes. The team and Clarkson were discussing a potential extension earlier this year, however, those talks did end up stalling. If anything though, it shows that there is at least some mutual interest between Utah and Jordan.

The answer to the second question may be a bit foggier. We don’t know exactly what Clarkson’s intentions are just yet. However, this past January, we got a report from The Monty Show that might have some indications about his future with the club:

Fast-forward to now, the Jazz and Clarkson never did agree to an extension before the trade deadline. The Jazz also never traded him to a contender like he seemingly desired. This just may influence him more to leave Utah this offseason.

Clarkson will be turning 31 in July, still in some of the best years of his career. The eight-year vet may just end up taking his talents elsewhere with better championship aspirations than the Jazz right now.